FEBRUARY 2017 Sub. Code: 1311
B.Sc. DIALYSIS TECHNOLOGY
SECOND YEAR
PAPER I MICROBIOLOGY, PATHOLOGY-II, NUTRITION AND
PHARMACOLOGY
Q.P. Code: 801311
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer all questions
I. Elaborate on: x 10 30)
1. Classify anti-hypertensives according to their site of action and specific
indications.
2. List the causative agents of urinary tract infections (UTI). Describe in detail
the importance of specimen collection and transport in the laboratory
diagnosis of UTI.
3. Describe in detail a renal diet plan for a patient with chronic renal failure.
II. Write notes on: x 5 40)
1. Universal precautions.
2. CAPD care and exit site infections.
3. Classify glomerular diseases.
4. Classify food proteins. Describe the effects of protein deficiency.
5. Causes and pathology of End stage renal disease.
6. Cleaning agents and disinfection protocols in dialysis rooms.
7. Blood borne viruses.
8. Opportunistic infections.
III. Short answers on: (10 x 3 30)
1. List the sources of infection in hospitalized patients.
2. Prevention of Hepatitis B viral infection.
3. With respect to antimicrobial resistance, expand and define MRSA
and ESBL organisms.
4. List three differences between regular and peritoneal dialysis solutions.
5. Indication and dose of potassium exchange resins.
6. Define Peritonitis. List the types of Peritonitis.
7. List six essential minerals in human diet.
8. List three Endemic infections and the sources of those infections in India.
9. Gram stain.
10. List three congenital disease of the urinary system.